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Increases to Real Living Wage hourly rates
The new rates will benefit workers at almost 17,000 employers.
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CPR hero cut off woman's bra to save her life
Peter McLauglin saved a woman’s life after cutting off her bra to perform CPR
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UK hospitality sector to offer up to 100,000 jobs to young people out of work
Restaurants and pubs such as Nando’s and Fuller’s will create placements for 18- to 24-year-olds under DWP-backed scheme
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Ten unions call on Burnham to reject drilling at Rosebank oil field
The UK Government has still to announce if drilling at the Rosebank oil field – the largest untapped field in the North Sea – can go ahead.
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Young adults ‘offered jobs they did not apply for’ amid recruitment scam warning
Concerns about missing out on work can make messages hard to ignore
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Dog that hunts invasive sea creature named animal of the year
Sgiath is thought to be the UK's first sea squirt-hunting dog and has been trained to sniff out the marine pest.
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Half a million UK workers to get pay boost as real living wage rises
Ikea and Uniqlo are two of the companies who pay the real Living Wage
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World-leading NHS genomics lab launches to improve care for cancer patients
New testing combines data about a patient and their tumour with artificial intelligence (AI) to build the fullest picture of a person’s cancer.
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We are behind you and that will not change, PM tells Zelensky
The Ukrainian president visited London in an effort to bolster support among European allies following a row with Donald Trump.
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In Ukraine, civilian casualties were already rising. Restrictions on Starlink will only worsen the death toll
Throttling of mobile internet system will affect Kyiv’s air defences more than its strikes on oil refineries. Now Zelenskyy must be hoping that US intel holds
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UK threatens visa bans for Eritrea over migrant return policy
The home secretary said she would not hesitate to impose measures on other countries "refusing to co-operate".
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Rockstar HR chief denies asking staff to ‘keep tabs’ on union membership
Rockstar Games HR chief denies ordering staff to monitor IWGB membership as 23 former workers claim unfair dismissal over Discord posts at Scottish tribunal.
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Self-replicating AIs are a great digital horror story – here’s the reality
Anthropic announced that an AI could self-replicate inside smart devices within months, stoking fear around the internet. Columnist Jacob Aron explains the technical limitations that make this spook story less than likely
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Reform UK councillors and candidates filmed making racist and extreme comments
Party faces fresh crisis as three councillors quit after ITV undercover filming exposed violence, misogyny and racist views
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OpenAI’s London staff receive average of £2.3m per person annually
Accounts for the Westminster-based company behind ChatGPT show that 110 staff shared £87m in salaries and £168m in shares
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Airport drop-off charges to be reviewed after sharp increase
Confirming the review, the government said it was "vital to ensure travel remains accessible and that passengers are treated fairly".
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PM: We need The Independent more than ever
Marking the milestone in a letter celebrating four decades of The Independent, Andy Burnham praised how it always seeks ‘different points of view’
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Highlights - Champions League - Manchester City 2-4 PSG
Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain make it two wins from two in this season's Champions League, after beating Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium
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Israel trying to recreate Gaza in the West Bank, warns Jordan
Exclusive: Jordanian brief accuses Israel’s ‘extremist government’ of recreating the security conditions in war-ravaged Gaza to force Palestinians from their lands, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew
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Ancient shipwreck discovered off Turkey claimed to be world's oldest
A ship that sank in the Early Bronze Age was probably carrying jars of olive oil and may have been on its way to the ancient city of Troy when it sank
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Swimmer Archie Goodburn thanks prime minister as brain cancer review announced
The Scottish athlete, who has inoperable brain tumours, previously made a tearful plea for more investment in brain cancer research on BBC Breakfast.
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Software breakthrough could spur quantum computer advances, Edinburgh study suggests
Researchers have developed an algorithm that enables off-the-shelf computers to run quantum simulations previously only possible using the world’s most powerful supercomputers
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Mauritius imposes curfew after police shooting leads to days of protests
Protesters clashed with police, blocked roads with burning tires and other debris, and damaged public buildings, according to local reports
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Want an affordable yet accomplished set of Sony headphones? Then the WH-CH730N might just be perfect for you — though they’re not totally free of compromise
I’ve spent weeks testing the Sony WH-CH730N, and their impressive bass, strong feature-set, and long battery life mean that they’re a great value buy.
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New UK sanctions powers will enable action against supporters of illegal Israeli settlements
Global human rights commitments adopted by government extend reach to enablers of unlawful activity
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Starlink: Musk says US government may be behind slowdown of Ukraine drone speeds
Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".
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Sally Rooney books no longer to be sold in UK over Palestine Action support
Sally Rooney’s books can no longer be sold in the UK after her support for banned group Palestine Action, with Faber citing legal risks following July 5 2025.
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UK to decide on drilling North Sea ‘shortly’ as energy bills rise
The controversial Rosebank and Jackdaw fields were given the green light in 2022 and 2023, but the plans were later ruled as being ‘unlawfully approved’
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AI has caused ‘very good’ disruption to job market, recruiter boss says
The chief executive of recruitment agency Robert Walters said the growing use of AI has boosted companies’ demand for workers.
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The Logitech G Pro X3 Superstrike is one of the best competitive gaming mice right now
The Logitech G Pro X3 Superstrike doesn’t offer many upgrades compared to its predecessor, but when you’re building on one of the best gaming mice ever, that’s not such a bad thing.
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How to watch LASK vs Liverpool: FREE Streams & TV Channels for Champions League 2026/27, team news
Andoni Iroala's side return to European action in Austria
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How to watch 9-1-1 season 10 online from anywhere – stream LA first responders series now
The 118 are going to have to deal with a volcano emergency this time around
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Sally Rooney says she can no longer sell books in UK due to Palestine Action support
Irish writer of Normal People says she can no longer receive royalties from British sales and she cancelled UK trip due to fear of arrest
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Yorkshire Life launches new home and gift show in Harrogate
Yorkshire Life Home & Gift Show comes to Harrogate’s Great Yorkshire Events Centre on July 31 and August 1, 2027, with interiors, gardens, gifts, food and drink.
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Burnham treads carefully in Zelensky visit, balancing Trump and Ukraine
The UK's prime minister meets with Volodymyr Zelensky after a rocky week for the Ukraine president.
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UK’s ‘incoherent’ approach to China plagued by lack of expertise, report says
International alliance of China-sceptic legislators warns of risks inherent in misjudging bilateral relationship
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Scottish company owned by Sir Brian Souter family firm swings to £1m loss
A long-standing Scottish engineering company working with the oil and gas industry has posted a swing to a loss.
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Co-Existence by Ethan Mollick review: How to build a real relationship with AI and keep your cognitive edge
Co-Existence by Ethan Mollick is an excellent practical guide to effectively collaborating with AI without relinquishing our most valuable human cognitive capabilities, says Daniel Cossins
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Fears efforts to tackle poverty going 'backwards' as reality in York laid bare
There are fears efforts to tackle poverty are going backwards, with York researchers told little has changed a century on from a landmark study.
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Woman stabs toddler and husband to death at Great Wolf Lodge resort
‘I was supposed to have my happy family,’ the woman said in the ambulance
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Fears efforts to tackle poverty going 'backwards' as reality in York laid bare
There are fears efforts to tackle poverty are going backwards, with York researchers told little has changed a century on from a landmark study.
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GTA developer denies keeping tabs on staff union membership
23 former workers claim they were unfairly dismissed for trade union activities
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I do not have confidence UK is safe from Russian threats - Swinney
The first minister speaks to BBC Scotland News ahead of the SNP's annual conference in Aberdeen.
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Sally Rooney says her books will be removed from sale in UK over Palestine Action support
The Irish writer is best known for novels such as Normal People, Intermezzo and Conversations With Friends.
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Met Office chief meteorologist issues weather warning: 'Not good news'
Ian Lisk from the UK’s national meteorological service warned that ’normal weather’ is a thing of the past
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Man travels 4,000 miles to belt out throat song to locals at County Durham waterfall
World-renowned Mongolian throat singer Batzorig Vaanchig has showcased his unique vocals beside the River Tees at High Force waterfall, one of County Durham's most famous landmarks.
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'British homes need to be ready for freezing winters and increasingly hot summers': new add-on for Octopus heat pumps gives you air conditioning for just £500
Octopus has a kitchen-bin-sized add-on for heat pumps that brings air conditioning to your home — and you can sign up to try it now.
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Scottish Greens call for ‘Amazon tax’ on big online retailers
Scottish Greens call for an ‘Amazon tax’ on major online retailers, saying it could support local businesses and high streets; retail chiefs oppose the plan.
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Burnham told to ‘come clean’ as further dinners with Man City chairman emerge
The prime minister is facing questions over his ties to the scandal-hit club
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This El Niño will bring predictable disasters, so why aren't we ready?
We know that this monster El Niño will bring floods, droughts, cyclones and wildfires, but some governments aren’t putting in the necessary resources to prepare for disaster
